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18×7-8 Forklift Solid Tire — Press-On Industrial Solid Tyre for 1.5-2.5 Ton Forklifts

This 18×7-8 press-on solid tire is a dedicated industrial tyre engineered for compact 1.5-2.5 ton electric and internal combustion counterbalance forklifts, one of the most common mid-range tire sizes in global warehouse and light industrial operations. The 18×7-8 dimension — denoting approximately 18 inches outer diameter, 7 inches section width, on an 8-inch bead-seat diameter — is specified across countless forklift models from Heli, Toyota, Komatsu, Hangcha, and other manufacturers for both front drive and rear steer positions. In the demanding operational reality of warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing plants, and freight terminals, pneumatic tires are perpetually at risk of puncture from the nails, staples, metal banding scrap, broken pallet fragments, and general debris that accumulate on every industrial floor. A single flat tire on a forklift during a peak shift can cascade into hours of lost productivity. This solid tire eliminates that risk entirely — as a single homogeneous rubber assembly permanently bonded to a precision steel base band during the compression molding process, it contains no air cavity and therefore cannot puncture, leak, or blow out under any conditions, providing 100% operational reliability regardless of floor debris levels.

Manufactured using a multi-layer compression molding process under high heat and pressure, this tire is built from three distinct rubber compound layers each serving a specific engineering function. The outer tread layer is formulated with a high-abrasion-resistance natural rubber compound with elevated carbon black loading and specialized anti-cut and anti-chunk additives — this is the wear surface engineered to survive constant contact with abrasive concrete, metal debris, and expansion joints for thousands of operating hours. Below the tread, the intermediate cushion layer uses a higher natural rubber content formulation that functions as a vibration isolation and shock absorption zone, damping the continuous micro-impacts from floor irregularities before they propagate through the wheel hub into the axle, mast, and ultimately the operator — reducing operator fatigue during full-shift operation and protecting sensitive electronic components in modern electric forklifts. The innermost base layer is a high-modulus rubber compound that chemically and mechanically bonds to the cold-rolled steel base band, creating an inseparable interface that resists the immense shear forces generated during heavy braking and tight-radius cornering maneuvers. The steel base band is precision-rolled to exact inner diameter and width tolerances for a consistent interference fit when press-mounted to the wheel hub.

Direct fit for 1.5-2.5 ton forklifts specifying 18×7-8 solid or pneumatic tires, including Heli CPD15-CPD25 and CPCD15-CPCD25 series, Hangcha CPD15-CPD25, Toyota 7FB15-7FB25 and 7FBE15-7FBE20, Komatsu FB15-FB25, Nissan/TCM 1.5-2.5 ton models, and similar forklifts from Clark, Yale, and Hyster in the compact capacity class. This tire is commonly specified on both front drive wheels and rear steer wheels in this size range. Always verify the existing tire sidewall marking for exact size specification before ordering — confusing 18×7-8 with similar sizes like 6.50-10 or 200/50-10 results in fitment errors. Solid tires must be press-mounted using a hydraulic tire press with properly sized tooling matched to the steel base band inner diameter; never attempt to mount press-on solid tires using tire irons, hammers, or impact methods as this will permanently deform the steel base band and compromise the interference fit. Inspect tread wear indicators molded into the tread grooves during routine maintenance intervals. Browse our complete tire and wheel category for matching rims, other tire sizes, and mounting tools. Reference tire specifications at the Heli official website.

Technical Specifications

• SKU: SOLID-18X7-8
• Size: 18×7-8 (457mm OD × 178mm W, 8″ Bead Seat)
• Type: Press-On Solid Forklift Tire
• Construction: 3-Layer Compression Molded — Abrasion-Resistant Tread, Shock-Absorbing Cushion, High-Modulus Base on Steel Band
• Tread Compound: Natural Rubber with Enhanced Carbon Black + Anti-Cut Additives
• Application: 1.5-2.5 Ton Electric & IC Counterbalance Forklifts

Compatible Forklift Brands & Models

Kingstream solid tires are individually wrapped in protective polyethylene film and packed on reinforced pallets with edge guards and cross-strapping for secure containerized ocean freight. QC inspection includes Shore A hardness durometer testing on tread and cushion layers, steel-to-rubber bond integrity verification via adhesion pull testing, and dimensional accuracy measurement on a calibrated coordinate measuring fixture. 12-month warranty against manufacturing defects including tread separation and base band delamination. Contact us with your required quantities, sizes, and delivery destination for a factory-direct quotation.